Mortuary Services for NIH Clinical Center
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The Department of Health and Human Services is procuring comprehensive mortuary services for the NIH Clinical Center, which includes removal, preparation, funeral services, cremation, burial, and shipment of remains. The contractor must accommodate diverse religious and cultural practices and provide services for approximately 35 cases annually, including out-of-state and international cases. The anticipated period of performance spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with specific requirements for service availability and compliance with various regulations.
Scope & Requirements
Evaluation Criteria
- Technical Capability
- Past Performance
- Price
Contract Details
- Contract Typei
- FFP
- Estimated Value
- est. $9M – $34MSimilar contracts award $5K – $23K (median $10K, 439 awards)Above typical range
- Period of Performance
- 2026-04-01 to 2030-03-31
- NAICS Codes
- Place of Performance
- Bethesda, MD, USA
Agency & Contact
Contracting Organization
- Agency
- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Point of Contact
Key Dates
Description
The NIH Clinical Center requires a contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services for both indigent and non-indigent research participants. Services include removal, preparation, funeral services, cremation, burial, and domestic/international shipment of remains. Services must accommodate diverse religious and cultural practices. Estimated Volume (Not Guaranteed) - Approximately 35+ cases annually - Approximately 30+ out-of-state/international cases annually - Approximately 10+ cremation cases annually See attached statement of work for additional details
Place of Performance National Institutes of Health Clinical Center 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 Contractor facility must be within a 25-mile radius. Anticipated
Period of Performance April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027 Base Contract Year Period April 1, 2027-March 31, 2028 Option Year One Period April 1, 2028-March 31, 2029 Option Year Two Period April 1, 2029-March 31, 2030 Option Year Three Period CONTRACT CLAUSES The following FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1
Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.247-63 Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification 52.224-2 Privacy Act 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Key Performance
Requirements - 24/7/365 availability - Pickup within 8 hours of notification - Preparation within 2 calendar days - Shipment within 3 business days - Compliance with TSA, USPS, and Privacy Act
requirements - Cultural and religious accommodation capability
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